Handbook

Pharmaceutics, also known as physical pharmacy, is the study of the science of dosage forms. The study of pharmaceutics involves understanding the inter-relationship between the physical and chemical properties of a drug and using this understanding to formulate and manufacture a product that is suitable for human or animal use. You will use the foundational knowledge acquired in the PHRM1021 Introductory Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicinal Chemistry courses (CHEM2832 Introductory Medicinal Chemistry and CHEM2051 Macromolecular Therapeutics) to deepen your understanding of the principles and rationale of designing dosage forms. You will study elements of regulatory processes involved in pharmaceutics, including Good Manufacturing Practice and quality control and gain the foundation skills for further compounding studies.